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The staff in Residence Life is committed to providing
the students with a safe and secure environment where they can pursue
their studies while learning about themselves and others in the
community. The security in the residence hall is provided in a number
of ways, but it is important that every student be aware of their
environment and make good decisions about their own safety and that
of their neighbors. The following safety and security measures are
currently in place.
Each residence hall on campus is equipped with an electronic, computerized
card access system. [more...]
Students are hired as security assistants to monitor nighttime and
early morning activities in and around the residence halls. [more...]
Each residence hall is home to Resident Assistants or Community
Assistants, students, who among other duties provide additional
security for the halls. In addition to the student staff we have
full time live in professions who both monitor the halls and respond
to crises situations as needed. To learn more about the staff go
to:
Currently, each residence hall and apartment is equipped with a
number of fire safety features including fire extinguishers, emergency
lighting and emergency exit signs. In addition, a number of the
residence halls and apartments are equipped with a fire suppression
sprinkler system. Housing and Residence Life also conduct monthly
fire drills in accordance with University Police. For the safety
of all the residents, candles, halogen lamps and exposed heating
elements are not permitted in any residence hall environment. To
learn more about fire safety go to:
Campus safety and security is also provided by University Police
who supply a 24 hour 7-day a week operation on campus. The University
Police also work closely with the Residence Life staff to offer
a number of educational programs and safety initiatives for our
residents. To learn more about University Police go to:
The campus also provides a free safety escort service for students,
faculty and staff on and near campus. This service provides our
residents with a safe and secure escort to and from the residence
hall when the need arises. To learn more go to:
Our greatest ally in providing a safe and secure residence hall
environment is our students. So it is important that each student
takes the initiative to assist the residence life staff in creating
a safe and secure hall for all the residents. To learn more about
what students can do go to:
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